Flying South for the Winter: Bird Migration
by Christy Rybka In fall, more than 650 species of North American birds migrate from their summer breeding homes to their winter nonbreeding grounds. While some travel very short distances…
by Christy Rybka In fall, more than 650 species of North American birds migrate from their summer breeding homes to their winter nonbreeding grounds. While some travel very short distances…
by Jacob Crider The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a boldly patterned and abundant sparrow native to the entire U.S and most of North America. They are mostly a dark…
by Jacob Crider Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are an intelligent and stunning bird native to forests, parks, and even neighborhoods in the Eastern and Central United States. Sporting vibrant blues,…
by Jacob Crider The Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is a species of flycatcher that breeds and nests in the southeastern U.S during the summer months and overwinters as far south…
by Jacob Crider Indigo Buntings (Passerina cyanea) is a small and beautiful migratory songbird native to woodlands and grasslands of the Eastern, Central, and Southwestern United States. They overwinter as…
by Jacob Crider Yellow-throated Vireos (Vireo flavifrons) are a neo-tropical migratory bird that visits Kentucky during the Summer and Spring. Their wintering range extends from Central America, the Caribbean, and…
by Jacob Crider The Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperi) is a native raptor ranging across the entire U.S, most of Mexico, and southern Canada. They live year round in the state…
by Jacob Crider The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a common species of Blackbird with a native range expanding from central Canada down to Mexico, and can be found throughout…
Take a Walk with Tavia #36 highlights Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). This plant loves moisture and does well in the hot, humid Kentucky summers. Cardinal Flower will add a lot…
Take a Walk with Tavia #33 highlights Giant Coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima). Birds love this plant, even when the flowers start to fade. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/BJO7x5m42eo